NI-3101 processor

VLCNCRZR
VLCNCRZR Senior member
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I am looking at the photos of this new processor to be released early next year.

I dont see a blank cover or slot to allow an ICSNet option for expansion.

I do see an AXLINK port for expansion with AXCESS devices.

I am wondering a few things:

1) How long will AXLINK modules be around?

2) Is AMX working on some type of ethernet modules?

3) Yes, it looks cool, but is it worth the production effort?

As I watch the news releases with more and more companies being integrated into
AMX's product lines, I am wondering if history will repeat itself.
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  • yuri
    yuri Junior Member
    VLCNCRZR wrote:
    I am looking at the photos of this new processor to be released early next year.

    I dont see a blank cover or slot to allow an ICSNet option for expansion.

    I do see an AXLINK port for expansion with AXCESS devices.

    I am wondering a few things:

    1) How long will AXLINK modules be around?

    2) Is AMX working on some type of ethernet modules?

    3) Yes, it looks cool, but is it worth the production effort?

    As I watch the news releases with more and more companies being integrated into
    AMX's product lines, I am wondering if history will repeat itself.

    3) it's a signature series. It is ment to look cool in places where equipment is visible (living room?) and not tucked away in the corner of the room

    2) probably

    1) not long, since the CP4 series is discontinued...
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  • alexanbo
    alexanbo Junior Member
    The new thermostats are axlink devices so axlink is around for a while longer.

    The signature series processor was made to look like the tango stuff and to look cool etc so I wouldn't read too much into their design.

    AMX does have ethernet modules at least for RS-232,IR and relays, the NI-700 and NI-900
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  • VLCNCRZR
    VLCNCRZR Senior member
    Ni-3101

    I should have stated in my original post, that I already had the real answers to all my questions.

    My wonderings were "out-loud-thoughts" concerning the direction that AMX is
    going with hardware design, etc stated in question form.

    For some reason, I keep being reminded of the BP-1000 Panja days.
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  • ericmedley
    ericmedley Senior Member - 3709 Posts
    alexanbo wrote:
    The new thermostats are axlink devices so axlink is around for a while longer.

    The signature series processor was made to look like the tango stuff and to look cool etc so I wouldn't read too much into their design.

    AMX does have ethernet modules at least for RS-232,IR and relays, the NI-700 and NI-900
    Also, the MIO IR receivers are AXLink.

    I love AxLink. for most things it works quite nicely. I hope they keep it for a long time.
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  • jjames
    jjames AMX Sustaining Engineer
    I agree. Just like the RF hand held TPs. Those were solid as rock! Never missed a command. We've got clients that have the old RF TPs . . . haven't had any connection problems ever since install.

    As my boss says . . . K.I.S.S. (Keep it super simple.)
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  • yuri
    yuri Junior Member
    As my boss says . . . K.I.S.S. (Keep it super simple.)
    Keep it simple STUPID ;)

    AXLink is indeed a nice connection method. The "other" company also keeps using their AXLink version, even in new devices. Why would you change it? :)
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  • jjames
    jjames AMX Sustaining Engineer
    yuri wrote:
    Keep it simple STUPID ;)
    Ahh - that's it!
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  • Chip Moody
    Chip Moody Junior Member
    I'm guessing as long as AMX is around... :)
    VLCNCRZR wrote:
    I am wondering a few things:

    1) How long will AXLINK modules be around?
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